At 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development, the Maldives reaffirmed that people-centred development is key to building resilient societies. The country highlighted its efforts in leveraging digital transformation to enhance public services, bridge geographic distances, and expand innovation and inclusion. It also called for equitable access to finance for Small Island Developing States, emphasizing the importance of global support in addressing shared development challenges.
At #CPD59, the #Maldives reaffirmed people-centred development is crucial to build resilient societies, highlighted how🇲🇻is leveraging digital transformation to enhance services, bridge distances & expand innovation & inclusion, & called for equitable access to finance for #SIDS. pic.twitter.com/eluT1Kpbro
— Maldives Mission NY (@MVPMNY) April 17, 2026